Los Angeles Readers: Gallery1988 to Host Show of Art Inspired by THE AVENGERS

If you live in Los Angeles and are a fan of comic book characters and/or art, you’re in luck. Disney announced today that Gallery1988 in Hollywood will be playing host to a bevy of artwork inspired by The Avengers. The art show will run through the film’s opening weekend, May 3rd through May 6th, so you can partake in more The Avengers goodness before and after you catch the flick. Disney sent over a couple of sample prints that will be on display, and my jealousy-meter raised up quite a few ticks after having a peek at what Gallery1988 will have to offer.

Hit the jump to check out the images and for more information on the art show. The event will feature the work of artists such as Dave Perillo, Rhys Cooper, Scott Campbell, Luke Chueh, Ken Garduno, Kiersten Essenpreis and NC Winters, as well as others. The Avengers opens in 3D on May 4th.

For more information on the art show, head over to Gallery1988’s official site. Here are a few works done by Dave Perillo, Ken Garduno, and DKNG Studios, respectively.

Here’s some more art that will be featured at the show (via /Film) from artists Rhys Cooper and Scott Campbell, respectively:

Here’s the press release:

BURBANK, CALIF. (April 23, 2012)— Marvel Studios announced today that Gallery1988 in Hollywood, Calif., will mount a show of art inspired by the Marvel Super Heroes featured in the highly anticipated, summer event movie “Marvel’s The Avengers.” The show, sponsored by Visa Signature, will run through the film’s opening weekend, from May 3 through May 6, 2012.

Gallery1988, which opened in 2004, is known worldwide for its dedication to

showcasing pop culture art. The show will feature the work of popular artists, including Dave Perillo, Rhys Cooper, Scott Campbell, Luke Chueh, Ken Garduno, Kiersten Essenpreis and NC Winters, among others. For more information about the show visit:

An exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is from Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures, produced by Kevin Feige and directed by Joss Whedon from a story by Zak Penn and Joss Whedon with screenplay by Joss Whedon.